Tim Leiweke is actually a Sith High Lord. LeBron partook in this courting ceremony because he, and all professional athletes, are terrified of TL's dark side powers:
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stooley wrote: View PostGetting LBJ to sign with the raptors is a HUGE and I mean HUGE step from getting him to say hi to someone's mom.
And for most americans, canadian stardom is significantly less prestigious than manhattan stardom or LA stardom or pretty much any urban center in the US.
Aside from stardom, I think legacy is more important to Lebron...aside from winning. And he could get both here.
Again, I don't think it's gonna happen. But it suddenly doesn't seem too far fetched when you lay it out like the previous poster did.
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BallaBalla wrote: View PostThink about how smooth this guy is.... Then think about how rob Babcock was our GM
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Very, very, VERY interesting read!
But call me skeptical when it comes to the Raptors. Didn't Colangelo pull out all the stops with his pitch to Nash?
I have no doubt that Lieweke will go over the top with his pitch to [insert NBA star]. But whether that star can be convinced of the Raptors, remains to be seen.
I'll believe it when I see it.
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Bendit wrote: View PostThe problem imo opinion wasnt (entirely) Babcock...rather it was Peddie who became the face of mlse, hired Babcock and then probably forced him to execute the panic trade of VC. Peddie loved being around pro jockstraps, meddled and screwed up both the Leafs & Raps.
In hindsight, he wished he acted on his instinct.
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Nilanka wrote: View PostVery, very, VERY interesting read!
But call me skeptical when it comes to the Raptors. Didn't Colangelo pull out all the stops with his pitch to Nash?
I have no doubt that Lieweke will go over the top with his pitch to [insert NBA star]. But whether that star can be convinced of the Raptors, remains to be seen.
I'll believe it when I see it.@sweatpantsjer
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ceez wrote: View PostI think there's a difference between Lieweke's pulling out the stops (treating Dafoe's mom like a celebrity, showering her with gifts) and Colangelo's version of pulling out the stops (power point demonstration)"We're playing in a building." -- Kawhi Leonard
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ceez wrote: View PostI think there's a difference between Lieweke's pulling out the stops (treating Dafoe's mom like a celebrity, showering her with gifts) and Colangelo's version of pulling out the stops (power point demonstration)
But then again, the last time we showered someone's mom with gifts, was around the time this franchise started it's downward decent into the NBA's abyss.
I wonder who parks in Michelle's old spot now. Stripes?
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Yogi wrote: View PostIt makes sense. It really does. TL has serious clout and pull and connections. If he has a relationship with LBJ close enough where he can ask for a favor like that then I'm certain he can get in his ear about the glory awaiting him in Toronto. Think about it, having an entire country rooting for you. Not to mention the Raps are on the rise, and he would elevate them to contender status. It is quite the pipe dream, but the combo of TL, MU, Drake and national stardom could very well make it a reality. I won't hold my breath for it though. One thing for sure, MU and TL are making some big moved by trade deadline and/or off season.
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The thing I admire about TL is that he dreams big and executes big. Just read up on what he did with AEG and LA Live. He's the ultimate salesman. I like his cocky attitude and his grand plans (see parade route for Leafs Stanley cup win). It's something that this organization needs if it's ever going to become legit. Star players after all are cocky and refuse to set limits on themselves, having an organization that positions itself in a similar manner can only lead to good results, or at least an epic crash, both of which are entertaining. I'm very optimistic about sports in toronto in general because I think we have the perfect combination of big money, big ideas and the right personnel to execute. TL is a machine.
This time last year I was writing emails to MLSE griping about my disgust in how they manage their teams and how the products the put out. Now I'm considering seasons tickets for the raps next year. Go figure. Now TL don't you fuck this up now.Sunny ways my friends, sunny ways
Because its 2015
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Leiweke is up to big things, potentially acquiring the Argos? The man is trying to build a sports empire.....
http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442375Sunny ways my friends, sunny ways
Because its 2015
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Uncle_Si wrote: View PostLeiweke is up to big things, potentially acquiring the Argos? The man is trying to build a sports empire.....
http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/story/?id=442375"We're playing in a building." -- Kawhi Leonard
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webfeat wrote: View PostWell, LeBron wanted a ring, so that's why he left the Cavs. He went and got 2, and he's well on his way to a 3rd.
When Jordan wanted a challenge, he went and played baseball. LeBron might be feeling a similar itch after winning his 3rd ring. What could be a greater challenge than bringing an NBA championship (or two, or three) to Canada?
Jordan didn't bail on the Bulls and team up with Ewing and Wilkins. No, he had to win it on his own team and punish those guys for ever even imagining they had an outside change at beating his team. Jordan tomahawked all challenges and got bored. Theres big difference between James and Jordan. Jordan never kicked sand in his fans' face, no that sand was reserved for punks on the other end of the floor.
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